Marvel is testing actresses for Nick Fury's new sidekick in THE AVENGERS, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Morena Baccarin (TV's V and FIREFLY), Jessica Lucas (CLOVERFIELD), Cobie Smulders (TV's HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER) and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD) are the actresses lining up for the role opposite Samuel L. Jackson's eye-patch wearing leader of S.H.I.E.L.D. Rumors are the role is Janet van Dyne aka the Wasp. Whoever lands the role will have a nine-picture option with Marvel.